Socialization/training: Flute is trusting and seems to be comfortable with everyone. We have not had the opportunity to have her around young children but I anticipate she would do just fine with them. We have a resident setter and 2 resident cats. She is curious about the cats and tries to play with them. She is being fostered with her littermate, Trumpet, and they play together a lot. She will thrive in a home where there is a lot of opportunity to play. Flute is still figuring out what it means to live in a house but is adapting very quickly. She is a chewer, as she's still a puppy! If she grabs an inappropriate item (like a shoe), she redirects easily when we give her a toy to play with or bone to chew on.
Crate trained: Yes - Flute readily goes into the crate. She is crated for a 2-3 hours at a time during the day when I am working. She is also crated at night when we are asleep. She may whine/bark for a few minutes, but settles quickly. I would not leave her unattended now due to her love of chewing (she is prime teething age)!
Leash trained: Flute does pretty well on a leash - she does pull sometimes, but I think she would respond well to a gentle leader. If we meet other people/dogs, she sits nicely for pets.
Activity Level: Flute is an active 7-month-old puppy! She will get the zoomies in the backyard with her brother and they will play hard for a bit, then settle down independently to chew on something - she is a big fan of chewing on the wood chips in the backyard. They go through periods of playfulness inside the house too, but are typical setters, and settle down and want to cuddle. Flute will cuddle for a few minutes and then lay down on a nearby dog bed to sleep.
Fence: We currently have a 5-foot fence, which is adequate. We are uncertain about her recall.
Behavior: Flute vacillates between playing and sleeping. She is very affectionate and playful. She is still learning about the world but her confidence is improving each day.
Medical History: Flute had giardia when we received her but she was treated and is doing well. She has no known health issues. She is microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm prevention. She is not yet spayed, so she will be adopted on a puppy contract and her adopter will have to get her spayed when she is old enough. Her next leishmaniasis test is due August 2025.
This dog originates from Greece where Leishmaniasis is endemic. They tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. or if your vet is willing to send the test to a veterinary college lab, cost can be as low as $80.
Foster Comments: Flute is a jolly, confident, playful young setter that is always happy to see you and will crawl right up into your lap to greet you. Once she has had her fix of love, she plays independently and is happy to do her own thing. I think she will thrive in any setting - we are in the city and she does well on walks and loves to meet strangers. When we have taken her to dog parks, she likes to stay close and check in frequently, but also tries to “adopt” other humans there - she is quite bewitching that way!
Foster location: Minneapolis, MN
Volunteer transport can be arranged in the Continental US within a 1,000-mile distance between adopters & foster home. If interstate transport is provided for your adopted dog, there will be an additional charge of $50.00 for the required Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (“Health Certificate”). Typically, we are able to transport your adopted dog to within 2 hours of your home. *Dogs can be adopted outside the 1000-mile transport distance; however, adopters must be willing to either fly their adopted dog, drive to a location within the 1000-mile transport range, or make independent transport arrangements for their adopted dog. Transports to far Western states, from Eastern states, may have additional restrictions.
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